Rick Jones, sidekick to the stars, has learned a lot from the heroes he's partnered with. From Captain America he learned his fighting techniques. From Captain Mar-vell he learned military tactics and information about all the star-faring races. From ROM he learned that even walking toasters can be awesome. But what did he learn from his first partner, the Incredible Hulk?

Answer: how to take a hit from a 3-ton monster and not get your neck snapped.

Look at this history of abuse:

    
    

Although to be fair, he did try to help Rick sometimes, too:

That last panel is ripe for parody. The Hulk is totally spitting in Rick's mouth.

Superhero kink.